Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ (Photo via ESPN)
Stephen A. Smith can talk the talk, but he’s not one for confrontation.

That much was clear when LeBron James pulled up on him during a Lakers game last season, but he also chose to bow out after Serena Williams’ husband checked him during ‘First Take’ this Thursday.

Alexis Ohanian joined the show several months after Smith criticized his wife and suggested he should get rid of her for dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

“You could say give her props. If I’m your husband, why are you up there trolling your ex?” he asked on ‘First Take’ after the Super Bowl.

“If I’m married and my wife is going to join trolling her ex, go back to his a**, ’cause clearly you don’t belong with me.

“What you worried about him for and you’re with me? Bye. Bye.”

Alexis Ohanian Tells Stephen A. Smith To Stay In His Lane

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 07: Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian attend the 2018 Brand Genius Awards at Cipriani 25 Broadway on November 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
With Ohanian a guest on Thursday’s episode, the billionaire called Stephen A. out, letting him know he’s in no position to offer marriage advice as he’s never been married himself.

“You hadn’t been married before, right? Cause I give advice to plenty of founders who want to build billion-dollar companies. And the reason I do that is because I build billion-dollar companies,” he said. “So I generally try to stay in my lane in the advice department.”

Smith quickly decided that this wasn’t an argument he wanted to wade into.

Ohanian is one of the co-founders of the popular social media platform Reddit. He married Serena in 2017, and they have two children together.

The former tennis star was previously in a relationship with Drake, and her involvement in Kendrick’s performance in February was taken as a direct shot at the Canadian rapper.

Ohanian addressed the appearance shortly after it happened, but he still had something to get off his chest, much to Smith’s chagrin.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.